Obituaries

Obituaries for August 18, 2016

Dennis Lee Cates

Dennis Cates, 79, of Malvern, died Tuesday, 8/16/16. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, J.A. Funk Funeral Home, David Cash officiating. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Survivors: wife, Betty Norwood …
Rex Allen Baker

Rex Allen Baker, 66, passed away August 15, 2016 at his home in Springdale. He was born July 28, 1950 in Springdale, Arkansas to Richard Rex and Lillian Pauline Graham …
Betty Brooks Bell (Hays)

Betty Brooks Bell (Hays), age 92, of Sterling, Virginia died Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was born October 23, 1923 in Russellville. The graveside service is 11 a.m., Friday, August …
J E Bewley

J E Bewley, 81, of Pottsville, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 20, …
Arnold Lee Blankers

Arnold Lee Blankers, 86, of Springdale and formerly of Crossett passed away Monday, August 15, 2016. He was born August 10, 1930 in Lynden, Wash. to Gerrit and Gladys Stuurman …
Byron A Bouchelle

Byron A. Bouchelle. There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Byron at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 20. 2016, at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2898 S. 48th …
Leonard Zane Grey Boyster

Leonard Zane Grey Boyster, 74, of Tallahassee, Florida, formerly of Newport, departed this life on Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Tallahassee, Florida. Mr. Boyster was born on April 5, 1942, …
Dorothy Brown

Dorothy Mae Brown, 76, of Chicago, Illinois transition on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Baptist Hospital, NLR, Arkansas. Dorothy was preceded in death by her father Willie Brown Sr.; mother, …
Rosetta M. Calvert

Rosetta M. Calvert, 82, of Little Rock died August 13, 2016. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., (Friday), August 19th at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, …
John Wayne Cunningham

John Cunningham passed August 14, 2016. Visitation: Friday, August 19, 2016, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington, Stuttgart, Ark. Funeral: Saturday, August 20, 2016, 3 p.m. St. …
Michael Darrough Sr.

Michael Darrough Sr., 45, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life on August 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Dean and grandfather, Johnny Lee Darrough …
Andrew Blake Davasher

Andrew Blake Davasher, 31, of Alexander passed away August 15, 2016. He was born on March 21, 1985 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Bruce Edward and Mitzi Jean Davasher. Andrew …
Earnese "Needie" Davey

Earnese "Needie" Davey, 83, of Holly Grove, died Thursday evening August 11 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart. Four sons, three daughters, 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren and …
Richard Defreitas

Richard Defreitas, 58, of Little Rock, passed away August 13, 2016. Survived by two brothers; Michael and George Defreitas of Virginia. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, …
Barbara Drew

Barbara Drew, 84, of Little Rock died on August 15, 2016. She was well-loved by her family and friends. Born February 1, 1932, in Gary, Indiana; Barbara attended the University …
Kenneth James (Jimmy) Evans ANG(Ret.)

Chief Master Sergeant Kenneth James (Jimmy) Evans, ANG(Ret.), 66, of Jacksonville died on August 16, 2016. Chief Evans was born December 29, 1949 in Little Rock. He grew up in …
Betty Eward

Betty Eward, 79, of Cave Springs, Ark., passed away at home on Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was born in Crisfield, Maryland on April 8, 1937 to Mark and Madge …
Olive Burnham Ferrell

Olive Burnham Ferrell died peacefully at her home with family members present on August 15, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ninety-five years old at the time of her death, Olive …
Francena Elizabeth Fetterly

Francena Elizabeth Fetterly passed away on August 16, 2016 at the age of 97. Born June 30, 1919 to Clifford M. and Bertha Leora Hall Newell, Betty grew up in …
Thomas Fitzpatrick

Thomas Fitzpatrick, 78, passed August 13, 2016. Visitation: Friday, August 19, 2016, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington, Stuttgart, Ark. Funeral: Saturday, August 20, 2016, 11 a.m. …
Jane L. Fry

Jane L. Fry, 83, of Ward passed away Tuesday, August 16. Born January 3, 1933 in Dover, Ohio to parents, Lester and Hazel Best, she was raised by her grandparents, …
Virginia Lee Goodman

Virginia ("Ginger") Lee Ehrlich Goodman was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 25, 1925, to Nathan Ehrlich and Anne Epstein Ehrlich. She died at age 90 on August 15, 2016, …
Steve Greene

Steve Greene, 60 of El Dorado, Ark. died on Saturday, August 5, 2016. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 2 p.m. in Young's Chapel. The …
Jimmy D Hoggard

Jimmy D. Hoggard, age 78, of Clinton, passed away August 11 2016 in Conway. He was born August 28, 1937 in Black Rock, Ark. He is survived by his son, …
Kevin Duane Jackson

Kevin Duane Jackson 38, of Little Rock, Ark departed this life on August 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents. Kevin leaves his cherished memories to: brother, …
Richard Clark Jackson

Richard Clark Jackson died on August 16, 2016, in Little Rock, Ark. after a brief illness. He was 66. Mr. Jackson was born on August 17, 1949 in Beebe, Ark. …
Francis Lavern Johnson

Francis Johnson, 70, died Sunday in Springdale. Survivors: Margaret Johnson, Denny Johnson, David Johnson, Tracey Robinson, Jacki Albers, Kimberly Griggs, Verna Kelley, 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral Saturday, August 20 …
Harold Edward "Haroleddie" Johnson

Harold Edward Johnson, "Haroleddie" 77, died August 14, 2016 at his home in Rudd with his daughter and son at his side. He was born June 20, 1939, just outside …
Clyde Dean Jones

Clyde Dean Jones, 70, died August 16, 2016 at his home. Visitation: Thursday August 18, 2016 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon Chapel; Gurdon, Ark. Graveside Service: …
Charles Edward Jones, Sr.

Charles Edward Jones 62, of Little Rock, Ark.passed away peacefully on August 13, 2016. He was a Arkansas State Trooper and later worked for John L. McClellan VA Hospital. He …
Lorace "Lori" Marie Krol-Backenstose

Lorace "Lori" Krol-Backenstose, 92, of Bella Vista passed away Sunday, August 14. She was born to the late Jewell and Harold Pitt on September 28, 1923 in Oklahoma City. Following …
Chester Archie Lane Jr.

Chester A. Lane (Coach Lane) of Sweet Home, Ark. made his final road trip on Sunday, August 14, 2016. He journeyed to heaven to join his beloved wife, Janet Nacola …
Elve Lewis

Elve Lewis, 85, of Little Rock, formerly of Marche, Ark. passed away August 11, 2016. His loving survivors include: three brothers, Jack Jr., Joe Sr., and Clifton Lewis Sr.; step-mother, …
Robert Earl Maggard

Robert Earl Maggard, 94, of Pleasant Plains and Batesville died Monday. Survivors: wife, Lois (McMullin) Maggard; daughter, Roba Lee (Maggard) Williams; grandchildren, Jennifer Payne, Brandon Knapp. Service: 2 p.m., Thursday …
Earleain Mason

Earleain Mason, 67, passed away August 12, 2016. Survived by mother, Atleain Tyson, children; Tommie, Bernard, Ulysses (Camille) Mason, Tammie (Dorse) Brown; eight siblings, 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Funeral Service: …
Julia Marie Masters

Julia Marie Masters, 71, of Pine Bluff, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m., Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pine Bluff. Interment will be at Cypress Memorial Gardens. A …
Norma Fay Rankin McGee

Norma Fay Rankin McGee, 81, of Camden, Ark., formerly of Lonsdale, Ark. died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Ouachita County Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1935 in Benton, …
Diann McNeice

Diann McNeice, age 63, of Ingalls, Ark. died Tuesday, August 16th, at home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, August 18th at Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial in Union Hill Cemetery …
Dawn Elizabeth Moncrief

Dawn Elizabeth Moncrief, 52, of Cabot, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was born on November 29, 1963 in Charleston, South Carolina to Bobby Joe …
Lois L. Moore

Lois L. Moore, 77, of Trumann died Tuesday. She was born in Lepanto on April 5, 1939. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Friday at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation …
Michael Boone Morphis

Michael Boone Morphis, 65, of Atkins, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 15, 2016. Funeral services are 11 a.m., Thursday, August 18, at Lemley …
Phyllis Mae Orr

Phyllis Mae Orr, 77, a lifetime resident of Prairie Grove, went to be with her Lord on August 16, 2016 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born …
Geneva "Modean" Parks

Geneva "Modean" Martin Parks, 71, of Bigelow, Arkansas died, Friday, August 12, 2016. Memorial services: 10 a.m. Saturday, August 20, at Harmony Baptist Church. Family Hour: 6 to 8 p.m. …
Heather Rose Peirce

Heather Rose Holman-Peirce, 27, of Searcy, passed August 15, 2016. Viewing will be Friday, August 19 at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street in Jacksonville, 6-8 p.m. …
Courtland DeWayne Ray

Courtland DeWayne Ray, 25, of North Little Rock is survived by his father Julius Ray of Opa-Locka, Florida, mother, Courtney Cottrell (Arthur) of Sherwood, Arkansas, and nine siblings. Family Hour …
Ronnie Lynn Rice

Ronnie Lynn Rice, 53, of London, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at his home. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under …
Dorrine Rushing

Dorrine Rushing, 82, of Little Rock, passed away August 16, 2016. She was born in Hot Springs to Dorcus and Frances Jennings Sparks, and was a member of Heritage Christian …
Mary Pauline Schwarz

Mrs. Mary Schwarz, 87, Weiner, died Tuesday. She was born April 16, 1929 in Weiner to Joseph and Pauline Ritter. A Funeral Mass is Saturday, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Weiner, …
Walter Artimus Shepherd

Walter Artimus Shepherd, 71, of Plantersville (Drew County), Arkansas died on August 15, 2016. He was born January 4, 1945, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to the late James Artimus Shepherd and …
Vera Ellen Staley

Vera Ellen Staley, 59, passed away on August 14, 2016. She was born on January 2, 1957 to James and Reba Spradlin. She was a member of the Southside Church …
James Edward "Bud" Steelman

James Edward "Bud" Steelman, age 76, died Monday. Survivors: son; Johnny Steelman (Carmen), sister; Della Fair (Bud), six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Bob Neal & …
Gary Don Tate

Gary Don Tate, 67, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Gary is preceded in death by his father, Park …
Joseph "Benjamin" Washam

Joseph "Benjamin" Washam, 16, of Hamburg, died August 11, 2016. Visitation 6-8 p.m., August 17th at Medders Funeral Home, 1564 Hwy 52 W, Crossett. Funeral Service 3 p.m., August 18th …
Joseph Edward Watson

Joseph Edward Watson, 65, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away August 14, 2016. He was born February 1, 1951. Reception visitation: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2016, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 …
Virginia Bell Baker Wheeler

Services for Virginia Bell Baker Wheeler, 84, of Hermitage, was Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Bolivar, Tenn. with burial following in Hebron Cemetery in Middleton, TN. …
Helen Durham Wiley

Helen Durham Wiley, 83, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Wiley was …
Lillie Mae Williams

Mrs. Lillie Mae Williams, 87, of Little Rock, Ark. passed August 14, 2016. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. August 19, 2016, at Second Baptist Church-Little Rock, Ark. by Rev. …
Lucretia Renee Williams

Lucretia Renee Williams, 50, El Dorado, died August 12th, Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., Douglas Chapel Baptist Church, El Dorado. Interment, Lott Burgy Cemetery, El Dorado. Survivors, sons, Rondy and Damaria …
Charlene Ginn Winter

Service for Charlene Winter, 87, of Lexa is 2 p.m., Friday, Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at funeral home. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: three daughters, …